Lean Manufacturing

Zodiac Hydraulics is fully engaged in the improvement of its manufacturing process. Launched in October 2011, the Lean Manufacturing project is now a reality.

The first project was the analysis of the servo-valves manufacturing. At first we performed a VSM followed by a full size mock-up of the future workshop. Then we dismantled and fully rebuilded an assembly room.

Operators followed a One-piece-flow training.

A few figures:

6 months’ preparation;

2 months’infrastructure work;

25 individuals engaged in this project;

7 departments involved;

220m2 fully modified in Iso class 8.

Targets: Continuous improvements in quality, on time delivery, security, management & increase of the production capacity.